.pro
The domain for professionals, experts, and anyone who wants to signal professionalism. Emphasizes competence and credibility.
Enter a name — the extension .pro is added automatically. Or enter a complete domain with a different extension.
Bring your domain to us — including an additional year of registration, DNS management and Auto-TLS. For .
You get the AuthCode from your current registrar — depending on the extension it is also called AuthInfo, EPP code or authorization code.
The Domain for Professionals
.pro was originally introduced in 2004 for licensed professionals. Since 2015, the extension is open to everyone – proof of qualification is no longer required.
The extension continues to signal professionalism and expertise. Consultants, service providers, freelancers, and businesses use .pro to position themselves as competent contacts.
.pro is particularly attractive for anyone who wants to stand out from the crowd. The extension conveys: here works someone who knows their craft.
At a Glance
- Registry
- Identity Digital
- Introduced
- 2004
- Registered Domains
- ~200,000
- Minimum Length
- 3 Characters
- IDN (Umlauts)
- Yes
- Restrictions
- None
Who is .pro for?
Consultants, service providers, freelancers, agencies, coaches, experts of all industries. Anyone who wants to signal professionalism and competence will find .pro a domain that communicates exactly that.
Professional – the abbreviation says everything about the aspiration of this domain.
Domains for professional appearances.
- Signals expertise
- Good names available
- Professional image
- Differentiation
- More neutral
- Almost everything taken
- Better known
- Broader usage
No Proof Required
Since 2015, anyone can register a .pro domain. Proof of professional qualifications is no longer required.
Typical Use Case
An IT consultant wants to emphasize their expertise. At it-consulting.pro, it's immediately clear: here works a professional. The domain supports positioning as a competent contact.
.pro has a one-time fee of €28.00 for registration and transfer.
Show Expertise
.pro conveys professional expertise and sets you apart from the competition.
- Global anycast DNS
- SSL certificate included
- Plus €28.00 setup fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about .pro registration
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A .pro domain costs €39.82 per year. Additionally, there is a one-time setup fee of €28.00 for new registrations and transfers.
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No. Since 2015, .pro is open to everyone. Proof of professional qualifications is no longer required.
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.pro is suitable for anyone who wants to signal professionalism: consultants, service providers, freelancers, agencies, coaches, or experts of all industries.
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Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use the domain immediately.
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The registry charges a one-time fee for .pro on registration and transfer. This amounts to €28.00 and is in addition to the annual price.
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Request an auth code from your current provider and enter it when ordering. The transfer costs €39.82 annual fee plus €28.00 setup fee.
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